Energy finance specialist and managing partner Jason Fox leads Bracewell (UK) LLP‘s power practice, which also Alistair Calvert has extensive experience handling both international arbitration matters and domestic litigation work with an energy focus. John Gilbert also has expertise in energy-related dispute resolution work regarding both conventional and renewable power generation projects. Oliver Irwin is another name to note in the team for his experience handling the financing aspects of significant energy projects. Jo En Low departed to Ashurst in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'A specialist boutique law firm, which has the breadth and depth to advise on complex financing transactions in the power sector.'
- 'They are very reliable especially when we are going on transactions with very tight timelines.'
Key clients
- Vårgrønn A.S.
- Absa Bank Limited
- The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited
- Eni S.p.A.
- Marubeni Corporation
- Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company
- South Rabigh Renewable Company
- Riyad Bank
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
- Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation
- Harmony CS Limited,
- Harmony CTF Limited
- Harmony CTF 2 Limited
- Rabobank
- TotalEnergies, Toyota Tsusho Corporation
- Alternative Solutions for Renewable Energy LLC
- CTGI Renewable Energy Limited
- Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
- Harmony HB Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Vårgrønn in its 20% acquisition in the Dogger Bank offshore wind project.
- Acted as international counsel to the mandated lead arrangers and lenders on the financing of the acquisition by Infinity Renewables Energy B.V. of Lekela Power B.V., the owner and operator of over 1GW of operational wind projects across Africa.
- Acted as international counsel to the lenders on the development and financing of the 300MW Saad solar PV IPP in Saudi Arabia, one of the REPDO Round 3 projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jason Fox